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PatsPulpit/Richard Hill – Film Breakdown: The Possible Return of Dominique Easley
Interesting post here from Rich, pointing out how disruptive Easley was against the run, something that’s kind of counterintuitive given the kind of explosion he has. Obviously I’ve been on the Easley train since I first saw his film. If he has a big season look out.
Mason’s hands aren’t always connected to his feet as a pass-blocker, which explains why he was beaten badly to the outside shoulder multiple times in Thursday’s preseason opener on sacks/pressures. From a pure technique standpoint, Mason wasn’t taking a second step with his left foot, leaving him vulnerable to the rush over the outside shoulder. How fast can Mason get those hands connected to his feet? The answer to that question will determine how quickly he emerges as a starter.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/masons-hands-arent-always-connected-to-his-feet/
Some movement this week on the 53-man roster after getting a closer look at some guys against the Packers.
QB (2) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo
RB (5) B.Bolden, T.Cadet, J.White, J.Gray, J.Develin (Blount SUSP Week 1)
WR (6) J.Edelman, B.LaFell, D.Amendola, B.Gibson, B.Tyms, M.Slater – Gibson in, Dobson out.
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, S.Chandler, M.Hoomanawanui
C (2) B.Stork, D.Andrews – added Andrews after he looked okay in action at guard. Groom for interior swing role.
G (3) T.Jackson, S.Mason, R.Wendell – Can Wendell play LG is the biggest question.
T (4) M.Cannon, N.Solder, S.Vollmer, C.Fleming
DE (5) R.Ninkovich, C.Jones, J.Sheard, T.Flowers, G.Grissom
DT (4) S.Siliga, M.Brown, A.Johnson, D.Easley – Johnson vs. Branch is the key battle down the stretch. Branch not doing himself any favors early in camp. Might cut him just to avoid guaranteeing his salary. Casey Walker in that mix now as well.
ILB(3) J.Mayo, J.Freeny, J.Morris – Freeny played a lot but wasn’t great on defense. His role will be mostly special teams. Morris the 53rd man.
OLB(3) J.Collins, D.Hightower, D.Fleming – Fleming one to watch this week if he gets on the field.
CB (5) M.Butler, T.Brown, R. McClain, L.Ryan, D.Roberts – Roberts over Fletcher.
SS (3) P.Chung, J.Richards, N.Ebner – Wilson out.
FS (2) D.McCourty, D.Harmon
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona
PUP in season (unavail until Week 6) – Chris Jones, Dane Fletcher
Priority Practice Squad: Rufus Johnson, Zach Moore, Eric Martin
Total players: 53
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Power Player – Features | Improper Bostonian
Good Q & A with Edelman with some interesting stuff about his preparation and offseason training work.
Wow I never even thought about that but it makes some sense. We’ll see if they’re more willing to try some long ones this year.
And how about Cardona getting no credit for just stepping in and doing a great job last night. We always take long snappers for granted until they rocket one over the punter/kicker’s head.
I’m sure he’ll get some attention this season, but for now he’s strangely way under the rookie radar.
Patriots trail Steelers 17-10 at the half. Good thing we get the ball. Defense has been exploited in pass coverage against tight ends, and the missed tackles have continued. What the D shows us in the second half could say a great deal about their future. But this was as bad we’ve ever seen it […]
